Living in McGuire AFB, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McGuire AFB · Census data 2020–2024
McGuire AFB has 4,400 residents with a median age of 23.7. The median household income is $74,071 (28% lower than the New Jersey median), the median rent is $2,541/month.
McGuire AFB at a glance
- Population
- 4,400
- Median age
- 23.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $74,071State: $103,556
- Median rent
- $2,541/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 2.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.5%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is McGuire AFB a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in McGuire AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McGuire AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,541 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
McGuire AFB median household income
The median household income in McGuire AFB is $74,071 and the income per person is $28,772. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in McGuire AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,499
- Owner-occupied
- 2.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 97.6%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 3.12
McGuire AFB demographics
- Population
- 4,400
- Median age
- 23.7
- Under 18
- 36%
- 65 and older
- 1.9%
- Households
- 1,322
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 14.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McGuire AFB ›
Education in McGuire AFB
35.5% of adults 25 and older in McGuire AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McGuire AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.7%
McGuire AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGuire AFB | 4,400 | $74,071 | — | $2,541 |
| New Hanover | 7,231 | $107,292 | $360,200 | $2,985 |
| Fort Dix | 7,984 | $92,303 | — | $2,466 |
| Wrightstown | 448 | $49,500 | $256,300 | $1,270 |
| Cookstown | 646 | $107,083 | $380,500 | — |
| Browns Mills | 9,672 | $75,867 | $231,600 | $1,220 |
| New Egypt | 2,050 | $74,063 | $355,700 | $1,716 |
| North Hanover | 8,011 | $86,683 | $319,700 | $2,294 |
| Juliustown | 313 | $170,895 | $577,500 | $1,462 |
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What is the median household income in McGuire AFB, NJ?
The median household income in McGuire AFB is $74,071, 28% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in McGuire AFB?
The median gross rent in McGuire AFB is $2,541 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is McGuire AFB, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in McGuire AFB?
The median age in McGuire AFB is 23.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in McGuire AFB?
The average commute to work in McGuire AFB is 16 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in McGuire AFB?
The unemployment rate in McGuire AFB is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McGuire AFB?
35.5% of adults in McGuire AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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